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Tony Kofi
2,201 listeners
The playing career of saxophonist Tony Kofi began when he chanced upon a series of jazz workshops, run in Leicester by Nick Hislam. Born in… read moreThe playing career of saxophonist Tony Kofi began when he chanced upon a series of jazz workshops, run in Leicester by Nick Hislam. Born in Nottingham to West African parents, Tony was bitten by the jazz bug and made a point of making th… read moreThe playing career of saxophonist Tony Kofi began when he chanced upon a series of jazz workshops, run in Leicester by Nick Hislam. Born in Nottingham to West African parents, Tony was bitten by the jazz bug and made a point of making the journey to go along to each session. This laid the seeds f… read more -
Sonny Simmons
5,999 listeners
Altoist Sonny Simmons made a strong impression in the 1960s as one of the most promising avant-garde players. He grew up in Oakland, CA, st… read moreAltoist Sonny Simmons made a strong impression in the 1960s as one of the most promising avant-garde players. He grew up in Oakland, CA, started playing English horn, and then at 16 took up the alto. Stints with Lowell Fulsom and Amos Mi… read moreAltoist Sonny Simmons made a strong impression in the 1960s as one of the most promising avant-garde players. He grew up in Oakland, CA, started playing English horn, and then at 16 took up the alto. Stints with Lowell Fulsom and Amos Milburn and some time spent playing bebop preceded Simmons fin… read more -
Ada Rovatti
2,476 listeners
Italian native Ada Rovatti started playing saxophone in high school after years of classical piano training. After winning a scholarship fr… read moreItalian native Ada Rovatti started playing saxophone in high school after years of classical piano training. After winning a scholarship from Berklee College of Music in Italy she divided herself between Boston where she studied with Joe… read moreItalian native Ada Rovatti started playing saxophone in high school after years of classical piano training. After winning a scholarship from Berklee College of Music in Italy she divided herself between Boston where she studied with Joe Viola, George Garzone and Italy where she was working in Bi… read more -
Bobby Wellins
1,864 listeners
Bobby (Robert Coull) Wellins was a jazz tenor saxophonist. He was born in Glasgow on 24 January 1936 and died on 27 October 2016. He came f… read moreBobby (Robert Coull) Wellins was a jazz tenor saxophonist. He was born in Glasgow on 24 January 1936 and died on 27 October 2016. He came from a musical family and later studied music at college, originally playing alto sax. After colleg… read moreBobby (Robert Coull) Wellins was a jazz tenor saxophonist. He was born in Glasgow on 24 January 1936 and died on 27 October 2016. He came from a musical family and later studied music at college, originally playing alto sax. After college he played in dance bands and made his first recording in 1… read more -
Tim Berne
11,974 listeners
Tim Berne (born 1954) is an American jazz saxophone player and composer. Though Berne was a music fan, he had no interest in playing a musi… read moreTim Berne (born 1954) is an American jazz saxophone player and composer. Though Berne was a music fan, he had no interest in playing a musical instrument until he was in college, when he purchased an alto saxophone. He was more intereste… read moreTim Berne (born 1954) is an American jazz saxophone player and composer. Though Berne was a music fan, he had no interest in playing a musical instrument until he was in college, when he purchased an alto saxophone. He was more interested in rhythm and blues music–Stax records releases and … read more -
Ellery Eskelin
3,593 listeners
Ellery Eskelin (born August 16, 1959) American tenor saxophonist. Born in Wichita, Kansas, raised in Baltimore, Maryland from the age of tw… read moreEllery Eskelin (born August 16, 1959) American tenor saxophonist. Born in Wichita, Kansas, raised in Baltimore, Maryland from the age of two. His parents, Rodd Keith and Bobbie Lee, were also musicians. Rodd Keith died in 1974 in Los Ang… read moreEllery Eskelin (born August 16, 1959) American tenor saxophonist. Born in Wichita, Kansas, raised in Baltimore, Maryland from the age of two. His parents, Rodd Keith and Bobbie Lee, were also musicians. Rodd Keith died in 1974 in Los Angeles, California and became a cult figure after his death in… read more -
Jeff "Tain" Watts
7,447 listeners
Jeff "Tain" Watts was born on January 20, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a jazz drummer. Along with performing with jazz greats su… read moreJeff "Tain" Watts was born on January 20, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a jazz drummer. Along with performing with jazz greats such as Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Betty Carter, Michael Brecker, and many others (see sect… read moreJeff "Tain" Watts was born on January 20, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a jazz drummer. Along with performing with jazz greats such as Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Betty Carter, Michael Brecker, and many others (see section below for a nearly complete list of musicians Tain has p… read more -
Brian Blade Fellowship
7,951 listeners
Brian Blade Fellowship is a band formed by the jazz drummer Brian Blade. "Brian’s band, is as potent as its leader’s musical skills: J… read moreBrian Blade Fellowship is a band formed by the jazz drummer Brian Blade. "Brian’s band, is as potent as its leader’s musical skills: Jon Cowherd, piano and Wurlitzer, Christopher Thomas on bass, Melvin Butler, tenor and soprano sax,… read moreBrian Blade Fellowship is a band formed by the jazz drummer Brian Blade. "Brian’s band, is as potent as its leader’s musical skills: Jon Cowherd, piano and Wurlitzer, Christopher Thomas on bass, Melvin Butler, tenor and soprano sax, Myron Walden, alto sax, Jeff Parker, guitar; and Dave Easle… read more -
Ralph Bowen
2,202 listeners
Saxophonist Ralph Bowen has made his mark on the New York jazz scene for over two decades, while bringing his "casual perfectionism&qu… read moreSaxophonist Ralph Bowen has made his mark on the New York jazz scene for over two decades, while bringing his "casual perfectionism" to clubs, concert halls, and festivals worldwide. Bowen's discography of over 50 titles i… read moreSaxophonist Ralph Bowen has made his mark on the New York jazz scene for over two decades, while bringing his "casual perfectionism" to clubs, concert halls, and festivals worldwide. Bowen's discography of over 50 titles includes collaborations with Orrin Evans, Michel Camilo, and … read more -
Ravi Coltrane
29,810 listeners
Born on Long Island, New York in 1965, Ravi is the second son of John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane. His father (who recorded the landmark Bl… read moreBorn on Long Island, New York in 1965, Ravi is the second son of John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane. His father (who recorded the landmark Blue Train for Blue Note Records in 1957) died when Ravi was only two. Alice, a renowned composer an… read moreBorn on Long Island, New York in 1965, Ravi is the second son of John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane. His father (who recorded the landmark Blue Train for Blue Note Records in 1957) died when Ravi was only two. Alice, a renowned composer and pianist, raised Ravi on the West Coast and proved a strong… read more